Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will not be in attendance Monday for a funeral for fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, who was shot and killed while in the…
"We continue to send our deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of Officer Luis Huesca as they heal from the loss of their beloved son, nephew, brother and friend," Johnson said in a statement."As mayor, I vow to continue supporting our police and first responders, uniting our city and remaining committed to working with everyone towards building a better, stronger, safer Chicago. My heart is with the Huesca family today. God bless them and God bless the City of Chicago.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyIllinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said she and another state official were asked by Huesca's"grief stricken mother" to tell Johnson"he was unwelcome at her son's funeral." Mendoza said she and the other official called Johnson to share that message, but in a release late Sunday night Johnson still said he planned to attend.@RepAGChe was unwelcome at her son's funeral. We both called him before 10pm asking he please honor her wishes. This went out at 10:35pm.At 9:15 a.m. Monday, a procession was expected to leave Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, at 4727 W. 103rd St. in Oak Lawn and proceed on 103rd Street, Western Avenue and 77th Street.
in honor and remembrance of Huesca. Sunday, hundreds of fellow law enforcement officers and loved ones said goodbye and shared their respects at a
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